Sociology: Technology and Society Class

Spring Session B 2014

SLN 16497/16744

Instructor:

Dr. Marcella Gemelli

Email:

[email protected]

Teaching Assistant (TA):

Cindy Ribar

Email: [email protected] Additional TAs will be assigned:

look for announcement regarding

your specific TA

Course Expectations

Grading

Course Schedule

Assignments

Course Policies and

Resources

Appendix (Writing

Assignment Instructions)

Completion of this course meets the L: Literacy and Critical Inquiry general studies requirement Literacy is competence in written and oral discourse. Critical inquiry is the gathering, interpretation and evaluation of evidence. The literacy and critical inquiry requirement helps students sustain and extend their ability to reason critically and communicate clearly through language. Students must complete three credit hours from courses designated as L. Students must have completed ENG 101, ENG 105, or ENG 107 to take an L course.

Technology is a powerful force in the modern world. It has been hailed as a way to cure everything from world hunger to bad breath. Nevertheless, technological development is not an unqualified blessing: technologies frequently have negative effects for some people, at some times, in some circumstances. Some negative consequences are unanticipated, some are predictable, and some are intentional features of the design or implementation. But because technologies are rightly seen as indispensable for solving problems and improving the quality of life, societies invest in the design and development of technologies, hoping to shape and direct it. This class will explore the relationship between technology and society to understand where technologies come from, how they are used, and how they may be shaped to create better futures. By the end of this course, you should be able to critically assess and answer the following questions: •Where do technologies come from and why do they work as they do? Technologies are human creations, and so their forms and uses reveal the interests and purposes of the people, institutions, and societies that build them. •How do technologies shape our world? We will explore the variety of ways by which machines and techniques become embedded in society and thereby shape institutions, relationships, and values. •How can we make decisions about technology that will get us to the future we want? Once we understand the role of technology in society and the world we want to build, we must develop strategies for getting us from here to there.

Course Description and Objectives Required Textbook Gemelli, M., & Jackson, D. (Eds.). (2012). Technology & society: Making connections between social systems and interpersonal relationships (3rd ed.). Boston, MA: McGraw Hill. ISBN 978-0-07-811815-9 (Referred to as GJ in Course Schedule) Digital version link to purchase ISBN 0078130344: http://textbooks.vitalsource.com/show/007813 0344 Any additional required readings will be made available through the course site in Learning Studio.

Required Internet-related Materials Web Browser: Google Chrome tends to work best with Learning Studio courses. Knowledge of Learning Studio: This course is delivered in the Learning Studio format, NOT Blackboard. For problems with Learning Studio, contact staff at the eCollege Help Desk at: http://247support.custhelp.com/app/ask or call toll free 24 hours a day/7 days a week 1-855-278-5080. You may also refer to the Technical Support tabs in the course site. A functioning asu.edu email account: You MUST have an asu.edu email account from which you can send and receive emails. Your personal email account(s) will not suffice for this course. (.doc) capability: You MUST be able to create, save and submit homework assignments in (.doc) format.

Course Materials

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This course is taught entirely online via Learning Studio in a compressed 7.5 week format. To be successful in this course, you must complete weekly book readings and consistently participate online by reviewing posted lecture material and completing assignments. This is an accelerated course, thus it is imperative and crucial that you stay focused, organized and diligent in keeping up with the readings and assignments. ORGANIZATION IS A MUST!!! As I understand many of you are juggling school, work, family and other obligations, I highly recommended you note all of the assignment due dates in your calendar at the onset of the course. TIME MANAGEMENT IS CRUCIAL!!!

Course Expectations

Student Success

Check your asu.edu email account and Learning Studio “Announcements” DAILY for updates in course information, schedule changes, etc. Check the Course Questions discussion board DAILY in the course site for answers to frequently asked questions. Read and follow all course and assignment directions. Ask for help early on (not the day before or the day an assignment is due) if you are not sure how to proceed. Make sure all assignments are submitted properly and according to the due dates in the course schedule. WRITING ASSIGNMENTS WILL NOT BE GRADED IF THEY ARE NOT SUBMITTED SUCCESSFULLY IN THE TURNITIN PROGRAM! NO LATE WORK IS ACCEPTED!!!

Communication

In an online course, the majority of our communication takes place within the course site which is visible to all. However, when we have a need for communication that is private, whether personal, interpersonal, or professional, we will use individual email. Always read through any course materials and check the Course Questions discussion board under Course Home in the course site BEFORE sending your email. Should you need to send an email, consider the following:

•Please (always!) include “SOC 334” in the subject line of your email. Dr. Gemelli and the TAs teach several classes each semester and this piece of information will help us get back to you in a timely manner. •Please email the TA with any inquiries regarding assignment directions, assignment due dates, and assignment grades. Please email Dr. Gemelli with any content related questions or issues of a personal nature. Use our email addresses located at the beginning of this syllabus and in the course site. Remember, you must use your asu.edu email account for correspondence. •Dr. Gemelli will answer student emails in the order in which they are received Tuesdays and Thursdays between 7:30-9:30pm Arizona time. Dr. Gemelli cannot guarantee a same day response if answering a number of emailed inquiries from the days before. If you have a question on an upcoming assignment, first check the Course Questions discussion board, then email your TA, then Dr. Gemelli. •Please keep in mind that your correspondence with us is considered business/professional. This means that you should email us using proper forms of address while also composing your messages in complete sentences, without the use of text- messaging language (e.g. “u” for “you.”). Check out this list of pointers (somewhat humorous, too!) on how to email your professors: http://www.usnews.com/education/blogs/professors-guide/2010/09/30/18-etiquette- tips-for-e-mailing-your-professor

In an online classroom, our primary means of communication is written. The written language has many advantages: more opportunity for reasoned thought, more ability to go in-depth, and more time to think through an issue before posting a comment. However, written communication also has certain disadvantages, such a lack of the face-to-face signaling that occurs through body language, intonation, pausing, facial expressions, and gestures. As a result, please be aware of the possibility of miscommunication and compose your comments in a positive, supportive, and constructive manner.

Netiquette

Points Breakdown

Assignment Point Value

Syllabus and Academic Integrity Quiz 5

APA formatting and Paraphrasing Quiz 5

Discussion Boards (3 @ 30 points) 90

Writing Assignments (2 @ 50 points) 100

Revision of one Short Writing Assignment 10

Midterm Exam 40

Final Exam 40

Total 290 points

Grade Points

A 260-290

B 231-259

C 203-230

D 174-202

E 0-173

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Grading Scale

A point system will be used to determine your final grade for this course. Thus, the number of points you have total at the end of the semester is what will be used to assign your letter grade.

Grading

Extra credit questions are built into the Midterm and the Final. If and when an opportunity for additional extra credit arises, information will be posted in the “Announcements” content area of Learning Studio.

I do not give Incompletes. If you remain in this course beyond the withdrawal deadline, you will have completed the course and you will get a letter grade. Therefore, even if you choose to stop participating in the class without officially withdrawing, you will receive a course grade based on the number of points you earned before you ceased to participate divided by the total number of points possible for the course.

Extra Credit Incompletes

All due dates and deadlines in this course are in conjunction with Arizona (Mountain Standard) time. If you reside outside of Arizona or outside of the United States while taking this course, you are responsible for taking into consideration the time-zone differences and making any time-difference calculations and adjustments that are necessary to complete your assignments on time (according to Arizona time).

• Last minute work or personal conflicts are not justification for missed assessments, nor are computer/internet problems. Please note that links for submitting your assignments and exams close at the 11:59pm deadline. Submitting your assignment too close to the deadline is not advised in case you do run into technology issues. Dr. Gemelli, nor your TA, will answer any email inquiries regarding a missed assignment after the deadline has passed.

• Should you experience some type of emergency (personal, medical, weather- related) up until one hour before a deadline, you will need to provide Dr. Gemelli documentation in order to be considered eligible for an extension. Given that appropriate documentation is provided, any decision for an extension is at the discretion of Dr. Gemelli. Absolutely no exceptions will be considered if you contact Dr. Gemelli within an hour before an assessment is due or AFTER a deadline has passed.

• Should a system-wide problem or outage occur (as determined by the University Technology Office at http://syshealth.asu.edu/) causing difficulties in submitting assignments or taking quizzes, I will take any actions necessary in order for you to complete your assessments.

Grading Policy on Missed Deadlines

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Week Topic Readings, Video, & Lectures What’s Due Due Date

(11:59pm)

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23)

Syllabus, Course Site Foundations and Theories of Technology and Society

Syllabus, Academic Integrity, APA formatting, and Paraphrasing powerpoints GJ Introduction and Section 1 (except for Article 8) Technology Throughout History and Theories Lectures FMG Video #43343 “Can we have unlimited power? A history of energy”

Syllabus and Academic Integrity Quiz Writing Resources Quiz Technology and Society Theories Discussion Board

Friday 3/21 Friday 3/21 Initial post Friday 3/21 Response posts to two classmates Sunday 3/23 All posts submitted to Dropbox Sunday 3/23

2 (March 24-

30)

Interpersonal Relationships

GJ Section 2

Interpersonal Relationships Lecture

FMG Video #41697 “Disconnected: A

month without computers”

Technology Interview/Reflection Short Paper

Sunday 3/30

3 (March 31-

April 6)

Technology and Work Technology and Education

GJ Sections 3 and 4 (except for Articles 26, 27, and 33) Technology and Education, Technology and Work I and II Lectures

Midterm covering any

materials from Weeks

1-3

Sunday 4/6

4 (April 7-13)

Technology and Health Technology and the Environment

GJ Sections 5 and 6 (except for Article 42) Technology and Health, Energy Lectures FMG video #44665 “IVF: Medical ethics-real-world applications” and FMG video #30801 “Making better babies: Genetics and reproduction”

Health and Environment Discussion Board

Initial post Friday 4/11 Response posts to two classmates Sunday 4/13 All posts submitted to Dropbox Sunday 4/13

5 (April 14-20)

Global and Political Issues

GJ Section 7 (except for Articles 49, 52, and 53) What are Values?, Technology and Globalization Lectures

Technology and Politics Short Writing Assignment

Sunday 4/20

6 (April 21-27)

War and Terrorism Security and Surveillance

GJ Sections 8 and 9 Technology and War and Security and Surveillance Lectures

Security and Warfare Discussion Board

Initial post Friday 4/25 Response posts to two classmates Sunday 4/27 All posts submitted to Dropbox Sunday 4/27

7 (April 28-

May 2)

Technology and the Future

GJ Section 10 (except for Articles 70 and

72)

Future Lecture

FMG Video “41693 “From micro to

nano: The emergence of

nanotechnology”

Short Writing Assignment Revision Final covering any materials from Weeks 4-7

Friday 5/2 Friday 5/2

Course Schedule

PLEASE NOTE: This syllabus may be modified if deemed necessary. You will be notified of any changes via Announcements in Learning Studio. Content in the weeks open up upon conclusion of the previous week.

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(worth 90 possible points) You are required to complete 3 discussion board posts each worth 30 points for a combined total of 90 possible points. These consist of posting your answers to questions regarding the course readings, lecture(s), or supplemental material for the week while also responding to your classmates’ posts. In addition to posting your three posts in a discussion board forum, you will also be required to submit your posts in a Word document into the Turnitin program in the course site. You will make a total of three posts, your initial response then responses to two classmates which are due by the designated due date outlined in this syllabus and in the weekly checklist in the course site. Specifically, you are required to post substantive responses. A substantive response is one that is connected in a direct and obvious way to some ‘piece’ of course material that you have either read about (in one of the readings) or seen (in one of the videos), which includes your own thoughts about the topic or issue you are raising, and cites relevant course material. If you simply state your opinion without connecting your answer to the course material you will NOT receive points. You are expected to cite material from the course readings a minimum of 3 times in your initial post and a minimum of 1 time in each of your responses to two classmates. All posts should be written in complete sentences with proper grammar and spelling; citations must be made in APA format. NO DIRECT QUOTES; paraphrase information in your own words and cite your sources. A substantive response to a classmate’s post is one in which you specifically discuss an aspect of your classmate’s post. In this response you should identify either an area you agree or an area that you disagree with, using the course readings to support your response. If you do not relate your response to the course material you will not receive points. NO DIRECT QUOTES; paraphrase information in your own words and cite your sources. You will find the specific questions and instructions located in their respective due date weeks in the Learning Studio course site.

Discussion Board Posts Assignments

EXCELLENT GOOD FAIR UNACCEPTABLE

CRITERION 1

Initial post is substantive. It is

connected to the course

material thoughtfully and

thoroughly. Various course

materials are cited a

minimum of 3 times.

12

Initial post is substantive. It is

connected to the course

material thoughtfully and

thoroughly. Various course

materials are cited a

minimum of 3 times.

8

Initial post is substantive. It is

connected to the course

material thoughtfully and

thoroughly. Various course

materials are cited a

minimum of 2 times.

5

Initial post is not substantive.

References to course material

are weak or non-existent.

AND/OR Initial post not made

by initial post deadline.

1

Initial post is not substantive.

It only provides opinion

without clear connection to

any course materials.

CRITERION 2

Responses to two classmates

are substantive, referencing

course material thoughtfully

and thoroughly. Various

course materials are cited at

least once in each post.

7

Responses to two classmates

are substantive, referencing

course material thoughtfully

and thoroughly. Various

course materials are cited at

least once in each post.

5

Responses to two classmates

are made, but may not be

substantive. Reference to

course material is weak or

non-existent.

3

Response to only one

classmate is made, and is not

substantive. Reference to

course material is weak or

non-existent.

0

No responses to classmates

are made.

CRITERION 3

Majority of questions

answered throughout three

posts.

5

Majority of questions

answered throughout three

posts.

4

Some questions answered

throughout three posts.

3

Only a few questions

answered throughout posts.

1

1 or 2 questions answered

throughout posts.

CRITERION 4

Initial post made by initial

post deadline.

3

Initial post made by initial

post deadline.

0

Initial post not made by the

initial post deadline.

CRITERION 5

APA formatting, in-text

citations and references with

clear and concise writing,

correct grammar, spelling and

punctuation, no direct quotes

from material.

3

APA Formatting, in-text

citations and references are

correctly aligned to APA with

no errors.

Writing is clear, concise and

easy to comprehend.

No grammar, spelling or

punctuation errors.

No direct quotes from

material.

2

APA Formatting, In-Text

Citations and References have

1-2 errors.

AND/OR

Writing has a few errors that

diminish the writing, but does

not minimize the clarity of the

topic.

AND/OR

1-2 grammar, spelling or

punctuation errors.

AND/OR

1-2 direct quotes from

material.

1

APA Formatting, In-Text

Citations and References have

3-4 errors.

AND/OR

Writing is difficult to

comprehend due to the lack

of clarity.

AND/OR

3-4 grammar, spelling or

punctuation errors.

AND/OR

2 or more direct quotes from

material.

0

APA Formatting, In-Text

Citations and References have

5 + errors.

AND/OR

Writing is unintelligible and

difficult to understand.

AND/OR

5 + grammar, spelling or

punctuation errors.

AND/OR

2 or more direct quotes from

material.

Discussion Boards Grading Rubric

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FOR ALL WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS (including discussion boards) - when incorporating the readings and referencing any information from articles that is not your original thought, you should paraphrase and cite your source (Ratcliff, 2002) in APA format. (See information in the course site and http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource /560/03/).

FOR ALL WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS (including discussion boards) – when incorporating the readings and referencing any information from articles, you should include your references in APA format. For example, this is how you cite an article from your textbook: DePalma, P. (2012). Women, mathematics, and computing. In M. Gemelli & D. Jackson (Eds.), Technology & society: Making connections between social systems and interpersonal relationships (pp.105-109). Boston, MA: McGraw Hill. (See information in the course site and https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resourc e/560/08/)

FOR SHORT WRITING ASSIGNMENTS – make sure to follow general APA formatting rules except for including an abstract. Word counts do not include the title or reference pages. (See https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resourc e/560/01/)

Discussion Boards Grading Rubric

APA Formatting

Assignments

Short Writing Assignments

(worth 100 possible points) You are required to complete two short writing assignments worth 50 points each for a total of 100 possible points. The writing assignments will ask you to answer specific questions based on the material covered in class while also bringing in an outside, scholarly reference. These short writing assignments will be submitted using the Dropbox and graded through the Turnitin program in the course site. You will find specific requirements on these assignments, along with the grading rubric, located in their respective due date weeks in the course site.as well as in the Appendix of this syllabus. WE CANNOT GRADE PAPERS NOT SUCCESSFULLY SUBMITTED TO TURNITIN. Instructions on how to confirm your successful submission are located in the course site.

(worth 10 possible points) In an effort to help improve your writing skills, you will be required to submit revisions based on feedback you receive on one of your short writing assignments. You will be able to select which assignment you would like to revise, submitting any revisions using the Dropbox in the course site. You will find a specific grading rubric located in the respective due date week in the course site.

Grading Feedback for Assignments

Please allow seven days from the designated due date for your grade on discussion board posts and ten days for short writing assignments to appear in the gradebook. Once your grade for an assignment is recorded in the gradebook, you have seven days from the recording date to email the TA and ask a question about the score you received. Such emails must be sent from your asu.edu email account and addressed to the TA using the email address listed on page one of this syllabus. We will not answer inquiries about grades after seven days have passed.

Revision of One Short Writing Assignment

REMEMBER: WE WILL NOT GRADE PAPERS THAT ARE NOT SUBMITTED SUCCESSFULLY INTO THE TURNITIN PROGRAM!!

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(worth 80 possible points) You are required to complete one Midterm and one Final, each worth 40 points for a combined total of 80 possible points. The Midterm will be based on material from the lectures, readings, and videos from Weeks 1-3; the Final will be based on material from the lectures, readings, and videos from Weeks 4-7. Both exams will have 40 multiple choice and true/false questions and you will have 60 minutes to complete each exam. Note that it is a possibility to score more than 40 points on each exam as extra credit questions are built into the exams.

Midterm and Final

Assignments

**Taking the exams on a computer with reliable high-speed internet access is critical. If you do not have access to reliable high-speed internet at home, you should take the exams at a different location. Regardless of where you take the exams you should have a back-up plan in case something should occur with your regular computer. You should ensure that you leave enough time to get to another computer if an issue arises. Problems and/or technical issues that are not system wide events are not valid reasons for a make-up or extension.** **If you experience technical issues before or during your exam you MUST call the LearningStudio Help Desk at 1- 855-278-5080, Option 3 and get a "ticket number" prior to contacting the TA about trouble experienced in taking the test. Do not wait until the last minute to take your exam. (Troubleshooting problems on your computer with the Help Desk can take up to an hour or more depending upon the complexity of the issue.) Since every computer is configured differently, it is the Help Desk and neither the TA nor Dr. Gemelli who will help you with technical issues related to taking the exam. ** **You must take each exam in one sitting. You are not permitted to partially complete an exam, log out, then log back in at a later time and complete it. You are only permitted one chance to take the exam.** **Exam grades will be available in the Gradebook immediately after completion. If you are exited out of an exam at the end of the time allotment, even though you have not finished it, your score on that exam will be the number of questions you answered correctly before the time expired. If your score is not posted, email your TA immediately and cc Dr. Gemelli. Appropriate actions will be taken to remedy the matter.** **You will not be given the questions you missed and/or the correct answers when you take your exams. If you want feedback on the types of questions you missed, you can email the TA within one week (seven days) after the exam’s deadline.**

Exam Information

Syllabus and Academic Integrity Quiz

Writing Resources Quiz

(worth 5 possible points) This quiz is designed to help you focus on the important information contained in the APA Formatting and Paraphrasing lectures located under Writing Resources in Week 1 in the course site. You will be asked 5 multiple choice questions . All the material that you will need to know to answer these questions can be found in the APA Formatting and Paraphrasing powerpoints You will have 30 minutes to complete this quiz.

(worth 5 possible points) This quiz is designed to help you focus on the important information contained in this Syllabus and the Academic Integrity powerpoint located in Week 1 in the course site. You will be asked 5 multiple choice questions. All the material that you will need to know to answer these questions can be found in this Syllabus and the Academic Integrity powerpoint. You will have 30 minutes to complete this quiz.

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Course Policies and Resources

Sensitive Material Teaching sociological concepts often includes the examination of sensitive (and sometimes controversial and potentially offensive) material through assigned textbook readings, videos, and other supplemental media. In online courses, videos, movie clips, and other media such as blogs or newspaper articles can engage students in the learning process above and beyond the assigned textbook readings and exams. This syllabus and your enrollment in this course signify that you are aware of the sensitive and potentially controversial and offensive material that may be included as part of the course. Should you have a concern about reading, viewing or discussing such material, please email Dr. Gemelli during the first week of the semester to discuss.

Disability Resources ASU Disability Resource Services coordinates accommodations and services for all students who are eligible. If you have a disability for which you wish to request accommodations and have not contacted DRS, please do so as soon as possible. Qualified students with disabilities who require disability accommodations in this class are encouraged to make their requests to me at the beginning of the semester via email. For additional information, visit: www.asu.edu/studenta ffairs/ed/drc for the Tempe campus center and links to the centers on other campuses

Academic Integrity ASU’s Academic Integrity policy (http://provost.asu.edu/acad emicintegrity/policy ) holds students to a code of conduct that defines academic dishonesty to include cheating, plagiarism, academic deceit, falsifying records, and inappropriate collaboration. Academic honesty is expected of all students in all examinations, papers, laboratory work, academic transactions and records. The possible sanctions include, but are not limited to, appropriate grade penalties, course failure (indicated on the transcript as a grade of E), course failure due to academic dishonesty (indicated on the transcript as a grade of XE), loss of registration privileges, disqualification and dismissal. To increase student awareness, and student- instructor discussion of these issues, students are required to read the SSFD Academic Integrity PowerPoint and to take the accompanying Academic Integrity quiz.

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Technology Interview/Reflection

Appendix Short Writing Assignment

Last week you read about the historical and current importance of technological innovations and their impact on users of various ages. This week you have read about interpersonal communication issues mainly in online communities. You have also read some commentary regarding the impact of technology on our relationships and communities; how reliant we are on various technologies and what this means for our relationships. The learning intentions of this writing assignment are twofold 1) to find two scholarly, peer-reviewed journal articles on the impact of technology use on relationships and/or the influence of technology on users in particular age categories, and to use one course reading, in order to 2) analyze an interview with someone at least 18 years older than you, and your own experiences assessing the impact of technology on relationships. This writing assignment is designed to give you an opportunity to apply the concepts you have read about to real life experiences. In a .doc (Word) document of about 800-1200 words (3-5 pages), using APA format and citations (hint: any references cited throughout the course are in APA format!), write a report covering the following: •Introduce and summarize briefly the scholarly, peer reviewed articles you found (i.e. what are the essential concepts, ideas, and/or insights presented by the author of the article? (NO quotations! If you want to use specific information, paraphrase and cite your source – see Paraphrasing lecture under Writing Resources in the course site.) Transition into the next question. •Briefly introduce your interviewee providing information on what kind of relationship you have (for example, a parent, grandparent, boss) and age difference. Have your interviewee identify a “new” technology that came out when s/he was your age. What was it? Why was it important? How did it impact his or her relationships with others? Did it change his or her view of the world? •Answer the same questions above of yourself. Identify a new technology that has come out in the last couple of years. What is it? Why is it important? How does it impact your relationships with others? Does it change your view of the world? •What conclusions can you make based upon the technologies you and your interviewee identified? (For example, What do your technologies have in common or what are the differences? Did you identify a “generational gap” regarding technology use? Are you both using the same technologies now? Has your relationship with your interviewee been strengthened or weakened by your technology use?) •In explaining your conclusions, what connections can you make to the research or information presented in the three readings (two scholarly, peer reviewed articles and one in class reading) you are using for this assignment? (Again, NO quotations! If you want to use specific information, paraphrase and cite your source.) Peer-reviewed, scholarly sources generally do not include websites, magazines or newspapers. Sometimes, these articles will reference or cite research that is in a scholarly journal, and so you should always try to find the direct source. Please see the helpful tips on how to search for academic journal articles and how to write your paper in APA format located in the course site for assistance. Please take your time to write a thoughtful assignment. I expect your writing to be at a college level - this means proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation (no "texting"!). See the grading rubric on the next page for specific grading information. Submit your paper in the Dropbox in the course site, making sure to successfully submit your paper into the Turnitin program. REMEMBER: WE WILL NOT GRADE PAPERS NOT SUCCESSFULLY SUBMITTED INTO THE TURNITIN PROGRAM. See specific instructions under the Writing Assignment tab in the course site.

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Appendix

Technology Interview/Reflection Grading Rubric

EXCELLENT GOOD FAIR UNACCEPTABLE

CRITERION 1

Summarize scholarly articles highlighting the essential concepts, ideas and insights of the author(s).

10

Two articles are from scholarly, peer-reviewed sources. Essential concepts and insights are explained clearly and effectively. Articles relevant to assignment.

8

Two articles are from scholarly, peer-reviewed sources. Concepts and insights are not clearly explained. Articles mostly relevant to assignment.

OR

Only one article is from scholarly, peer-reviewed source. Concepts and insights are not clearly explained. Articles mostly relevant to assignment.

5

One or both articles are not from peer-reviewed sources. Concepts and insights are not clearly explained. Articles are not relevant to assignment.

1

Articles are not from peer- reviewed sources.

CRITERION 2

Interviewee briefly introduced. Questions posed to interviewee on the technology and impact of that technology clearly addressed.

5

Explanation is specific and relevant to the questions.

4

Description discusses the topic but does not analyze the responses in-depth.

3

Description merely notes that a personal reaction was made without any supporting information.

1

Question not addressed or answered.

CRITERION 3 Questions posed to oneself on the technology and impact of that technology clearly addressed.

5

Explanation is specific and relevant to the questions.

4

Description discusses the topic but does not analyze the responses in-depth..

3

Description merely notes that a personal reaction was made without any supporting information.

1

Question not addressed or answered.

CRITERION 4 What conclusions can you make based upon this experience?

5

2 or more conclusions clearly identified and described.

4

1-2 conclusions identified, but not fully described.

3

1 conclusion not clearly identified.

1

Question not addressed or answered.

CRITERION 5 In explaining your conclusions, what connections can you make to the research or information presented in the three readings you are using for this assignment?

12

Explanations of conclusions are dynamic and thoughtful and are clearly connected to two outside scholarly sources and one course reading.

8

Explanations of conclusions are of moderate quality, but are clearly connected to one outside scholarly source and one course reading.

OR

Explanations of conclusions are thoughtful, but are not clearly connected to the three readings.

5

Explanations of conclusions are weak and are not clearly connected to three readings.

1

Explanations of conclusions do not exist or are not clearly related to any of the readings.

CRITERION 6 Clear and concise writing.

8

Writing is clear, concise and easy to comprehend.

6

Writing has a few errors that diminish the writing, but does not minimize the clarity of the topic.

3

Writing is difficult to comprehend due to the lack of clarity.

1

Writing is unintelligible and difficult to understand.

CRITERION 7 APA formatting, in-text citations and references with correct grammar, spelling and punctuation, no direct quotes from material.

5

APA Formatting, in-text citations and references are correctly aligned to APA with no errors.

No grammar, spelling or punctuation errors.

No direct quotes from material.

4

APA Formatting, In-Text Citations and References have 1-2 errors.

AND/OR

1-2 grammar, spelling or punctuation errors.

AND/OR

1-2 direct quotes from material.

3

APA Formatting, In-Text Citations and References have 3-4 errors.

AND/OR

3-4 grammar, spelling or punctuation errors.

AND/OR

2 or more direct quotes from material.

1

APA Formatting, In-Text Citations and References have 5 + errors.

AND/OR

5 + grammar, spelling or punctuation errors.

AND/OR

2 or more direct quotes from material.

0 – Did not submit assignment

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Technology, Politics, and Values

Appendix Short Writing Assignment

This week you have learned from political theorist, Langdon Winner that technological artifacts are political. Examples are aircraft, bus overpasses and tomato harvester. You have also learned that political systems influence technological development with globalization impacting global economic and political integration. The Millennium Development Goals (MDG) established by the United Nations are an attempt to establish global solidarity around pertinent issues that would benefit the human race. Based on what you have learned from the material this week and from a peer reviewed scholarly article you find, describe in a .doc (Word) document of about 800-1200 words (3-5 pages), using APA format and citations, how you believe at least one of the MDGs can be met through technological development, innovation or implementation. In other words, find an example of a technological artifact (like aircraft) that may achieve that goal. You should discuss the politics or political system influence of the technology and the impact on meeting the MDG. The peer reviewed article you find should provide an example that substantiates your opinion. Thus, your paper should address the following questions: 1. What is the MDG that can be met through technological development, innovation or implementation? 2. What is the technological artifact and how does it meet the MDG you identified? 3. How is the development or implementation of the technological artifact influenced by politics or a political system? 4. How does meeting the MDG through the example of technology you provide integrate our global world? Make sure that you revisit the course readings, lectures and any other relevant materials. You must include at least one course reading in your analysis. In addition to using the course readings you must also include at least one outside source that is from a peer-reviewed scholarly journal. NO DIRECT QUOTES!! Paraphrase and cite the material used in your paper. Please see the helpful tips on how to search for academic journal articles and how to write your paper in APA format located in the course site. Please take your time to write a thoughtful assignment. I expect your writing to be at a college level - this means proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation (no "texting"!). See the grading rubric on the next page for specific grading information. Submit your paper in the Dropbox in the course site, making sure to successfully submit your paper into the Turnitin program. REMEMBER: WE WILL NOT GRADE PAPERS NOT SUCCESSFULLY SUBMITTED INTO THE TURNITIN PROGRAM. See specific instructions under the Writing Assignment tab in the course site.

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Technology, Politics, and Values Grading Rubric

EXCELLENT GOOD FAIR UNACCEPTABLE

CRITERION 1

What is the MDG and technological artifact? How does the technological artifact meet the MDG?

10

Explanation is specific and relevant to the question. Explanation is very well articulated and thoughtful.

8

Explanation is clear and relevant. Explanation lacking sophistication and thoughtfulness.

5

Explanation is weak and insubstantial.

1

Question not addressed or answered.

CRITERION 2

How is the development or implementation of the technological artifact influenced by politics or a political system?

15

Explanation is specific and relevant to the question. Explanation is very well articulated and thoughtful.

13

Explanation is clear and relevant. Explanation lacking sophistication and thoughtfulness.

7

Explanation is weak and insubstantial.

1

Question not addressed or answered.

CRITERION 3 How does meeting the MDG through the example of technology you provide integrate our global world?

12

Explanation is specific and relevant to the question. Explanation is very well articulated and thoughtful.

8

Description discusses the topic but either does not specify conclusions or does not provide a specific example.

5

Explanation is weak and insubstantial.

1

Question not addressed or answered.

CRITERION 4 Clear and concise writing with at least one course reading referenced and at least one outside peer reviewed source referenced.

8

Writing is clear, concise and easy to comprehend.

One course reading and one outside source referenced.

6

Writing has a few errors that diminish the writing, but does not minimize the clarity of the topic.

AND/OR

No course reading referenced, 1 outside source referenced.

3

Writing is difficult to comprehend due to the lack of clarity.

AND/OR

1 course reading referenced, no outside source referenced.

1

Writing is unintelligible and difficult to understand.

AND/OR

No course reading or outside source referenced.

CRITERION 5 APA formatting, in-text citations and references with correct grammar, spelling and punctuation, no direct quotes from material.

5

APA Formatting, in-text citations and references are correctly aligned to APA with no errors.

No grammar, spelling or punctuation errors.

No direct quotes from material.

4

APA Formatting, In-Text Citations and References have 1-2 errors.

AND/OR

1-2 grammar, spelling or punctuation errors.

AND/OR

1 or 2 direct quotes from material.

3

APA Formatting, In-Text Citations and References have 3-4 errors.

AND/OR

3-4 grammar, spelling or punctuation errors.

AND/OR

2 or more direct quotes from material.

1

APA Formatting, In-Text Citations and References have 5 + errors.

AND/OR

5 + grammar, spelling or punctuation errors.

AND/OR

2 or more direct quotes from material.

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